electrics
A building's wiring
Electrics refers to the electrical system or wiring of a building, vehicle, or machine: The electrics in this old house need replacing.
In British usage especially, it covers electrical components collectively.
The term also appears in music for electric guitars or instruments: He switched from acoustics to electrics in the late sixties.
Closed electrical pathway
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- fuseProtective melting wire
- breakerWave that collapses shoreward
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
outlet · socket · relay · transformer · capacitor · resistor · conductor · insulator
Process of putting in
- rewiringReplacing electrical connections
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- codeSymbolic communication system
- permitOfficial written authorization
fault · short circuit · overload · repair · maintenance · troubleshooting · safety · voltage
Energy-to-motion converter
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- starterInitiator of action
spark plug · coil · harness · dashboard · headlights · taillights · indicators · charging
Underground plant storage
- lampsElectric light holders
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- halogenSalt-producing element group
incandescent · chandelier · sconce · pendant · dimmer · fixture · spotlight · floodlight
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- fuseProtective melting wire
- breakerWave that collapses shoreward
switch · outlet · socket · relay · transformer · capacitor · resistor · conductor · insulator · terminal
installation
Process of putting in
- rewiringReplacing electrical connections
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- codeSymbolic communication system
permit · fault · short circuit · overload · repair · maintenance · troubleshooting · safety · voltage · amperage
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
starter · spark plug · coil · harness · dashboard · headlights · taillights · indicators · charging · hybrid
bulbs
Underground plant storage
- lampsElectric light holders
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
halogen · incandescent · chandelier · sconce · pendant · dimmer · fixture · spotlight · floodlight · headlight
electricsplumbing
Water and waste infrastructure
hydraulics · pneumatics · water system · HVAC · ventilation
electricsacoustics
Study of sound transmission
mechanics · analog systems · acoustic guitars · unplugged · combustion
- electric guitarAmplified stringed instrument
- electric shockCurrent passing through body
- electric chairElectrocution execution device
- electric billCharge for power consumed
- electric carBattery-powered automobile
- electric wheelchairsBattery-powered mobility seats
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